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Support After Abortion

January 18, 2023

What happens after a woman has an abortion? What resources are available after that grievous choice? These are the questions that Lisa Rowe, founder and CEO of the Support After Abortion ministry, is trying to answer. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Lisa, a licensed social worker, who works directly with women experiencing this tremendous loss and pain, shares that women consider abortion to be the best option after enduring other preliminary traumas. She says that post-abortive women grapple with regret, anger, grief, and anxiety. Through the network of counselors available at Support After Abortion, women learn the difference between guilt which says, “I did bad,” and shame which says, “I am bad.”

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I Still Believe

November 25, 2022

After only four months of marriage, Christian singer Jeremy Camp’s wife, Melissa, died of ovarian cancer in 2001. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Jeremy discusses the deep heartache that rocked his entire world and shook his Christian faith. Ultimately, the experience shaped his musical career. In the midst of his grief and pain, 2 Corinthians 4:17 came alive to him. “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”

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Tell Someone: You Can Share the Good News – Part 2

November 22, 2022

After Jesus had risen from the dead, three days after being crucified, He commanded His disciples, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Pastor Greg Laurie continue to share biblical principles to encourage believers to share their faith and bring others into the family of God. They also discuss the tragedy of Laurie losing his beloved son, Christopher, in a 2008 car crash, and the solace he found by reading God’s Word.

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Fighting Your Battles: Every Christian’s Playbook for Victory – Part 2

September 23, 2022

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Jonathan Evans and his wife, Kanika, continue discussing his new book, Fighting Your Battles: Every Christian’s Playbook for Victory, as well as their personal testimony of enduring four miscarriages. The parents of five children, Jonathan and Kanika share that through their trials, they learned to hold on to their faith and depend fully on the Lord. Jesus says, “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Jonathan notes that you know you’ve given your burden to God when you’re no longer trying to manipulate the outcome.

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Surviving Suicide Loss

September 21, 2022

According to Rita Schulte (SHOOL-tee), her high school sweetheart, Mike, was “superman.” Not only was he an accomplished dentist, but a loving husband and father who was involved in several ministries and led Bible studies. But, after developing and battling paranoia and insomnia, Mike became clinically depressed and took his own life. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Rita shares that in the weeks and months after her husband’s death, it felt like a bomb went off in her life. She was non-functional and drowning in guilt. As Rita began the healing process, she learned the key was not to focus on what happened to her, but to examine what the Lord was doing in and through her.

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The Trouble Paradox

May 24, 2022

It has been said that “misery loves company,” meaning that those who are suffering enjoy knowing others are struggling too. But that’s not pleasing to God. In this video, Ron and Trina Alleyne explain that when we help carry someone else’s burden, we often shed some of our own pain. These hope-filled insights come from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Couples.

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He Is Still There

May 17, 2022

If you are a Christian parent who has lost a child, or perhaps you have one who is gravely ill, we want to encourage you. In this video, Ron and Trina Alleyne explain that your Heavenly Father has not lost track of you or your circumstances, and there is still great hope. Their encouraging insights come from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book Night Light for Parents (page 226).

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Miscarriage: Grieving the Loss – Part 2

May 13, 2021

Couples who experience the pain and trauma of a miscarriage may at times wonder if God might be punishing them for some previous sin. In this Part 2 conversation, Dr. Walt and Barb Larimore, along with Russ and June Gordon,who between the four of them have suffered six miscarriages,remind us that God is with us and He cares. Psalm 34:18 says, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." The Larimores and Gordons also urge the church "to mourn with those who mourn," as Romans 12:15 proclaims.

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Miscarriage: Grieving the Loss – Part 1

May 12, 2021

When couples experience the profound sense of pain and loss from a miscarriage, well-intentioned family members and friends can say hurtful things. But Dr. Walt and Barb Larimore, along with Russ and June Gordon, who have suffered a total of six miscarriages between them, urge those who wish to console others to simply say, "I am so sorry! God cares. And I love you." They share with host Dr. James Dobson that couples should name the lost baby, figuratively bury their child, and allow themselves time to heal.

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My Wynter Season – Part 2

March 23, 2021

When Pastor Jonathan Pitts took his wife, Wynter, into his arms for their anniversary dance, he had no idea that within a month she'd unexpectedly die at the age of 38. The former executive director of Dr. Tony Evan's ministry, "The Urban Alternative," he shares how he and his four grieving Daughters found comfort through singing their favorite hymns together and by simply being there for each other. In this intimate and heartfelt tribute to Wynter's life, Pastor Jonathan calls upon us to live fearlessly and never to assume we know God's plan.

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